Chae-woo stepped forward, his eyes blazing with determination. He raised the dagger high above his head, channeling his shamanic energy into the blade.
"You have no power here," he shouted, his voice ringing through the forest. "Your reign of terror is over. Begone, spirit of darkness!"
He plunged the dagger into the ground, severing the connection between Prince Yeonsan's spirit and the physical world. A blinding flash of light erupted from the altar, followed by a deafening roar.
Prince Yeonsan's spirit screamed in agony, his form flickering and dissolving before their eyes. The dark presence that had been weighing down on them lifted, and the forest fell silent once more.
So-min and Chae-woo collapsed to the ground, exhausted but victorious. They had faced their fears, confronted their past, and emerged stronger than ever before.